Whilst we're on the topic of De Rosa... here's my Merak Evolution 2013!

Probably not the greatest photo I could have done but gives you an idea.

Unreal bike. Logged probably just under 1000kms on it in 4 weeks give or take and have to say it just does everything so well. Fast and ultra stiff whilst being comfortable to sit in the saddle for 4+ hours. Not to mention the fact that it descends like crazy and steers like its on rails. I'm sure it does things much like most other higher end frames.

Subjective opinion all the same but very happy with it so far.

Also like the fact that you don't see too many on the roads although that has never been a motivating factor for me. Just gotta decide whether I want to move from Dura-Ace pedals over to Speedplay. Not a necessity but wondering if it might be better.

Whilst we're on the topic of De Rosa... here's my Merak Evolution 2013!

Probably not the greatest photo I could have done but gives you an idea.

Unreal bike. Logged probably just under 1000kms on it in 4 weeks give or take and have to say it just does everything so well. Fast and ultra stiff whilst being comfortable to sit in the saddle for 4+ hours. Not to mention the fact that it descends like crazy and steers like its on rails. I'm sure it does things much like most other higher end frames.

Subjective opinion all the same but very happy with it so far.

Also like the fact that you don't see too many on the roads although that has never been a motivating factor for me. Just gotta decide whether I want to move from Dura-Ace pedals over to Speedplay. Not a necessity but wondering if it might be better.

Black is BADASS - Looks LIKE A BOSS

Black is BADASS - Looks LIKE A BOSS-Not really cannot tell whether its a REID or another Black Bike on the Road.

My Cannondale CAAD10 black inc is almost along those lines only with gold Cannondale logos which are rather inconspicuous, Just need to get around to get some decent photos in a more picturesque background than the brickwalls of my home.

My Cannondale CAAD10 black inc is almost along those lines only with gold Cannondale logos which are rather inconspicuous, Just need to get around to get some decent photos in a more picturesque background than the brickwalls of my home.

Wow, some very, very nice hardware! I'm just getting back into photography after way too much focus on the 9-5, so here's a pic of my newest toy. Sadly, it's a case of easy come, easy go - BMC's 56cm is much bigger than any other 56cm I've ridden, so if you're a taller person than me (180cm) and interested...let me know.

For the photo heads among you - shot just after sunset last weekend. 200mm lens at f4, and there's a flash unit just left of frame. Welcome any other comments/constructive criticism etc.

And seeing AndyRevill's Domane above, here's my everyday ride, a 2009 Madone 5.2. If it looks "as new", that's because it still is - I got posted to the remote NT a month after buying it (and if my Troopie was struggling with low-range desert roads, I didn't hold much hope for the Trek), and then after returning, into an equally busy job.

I honestly haven't really had much time to ride it regularly until November last year - still only has 2,300kms on it.

timgrainger wrote:Wow, some very, very nice hardware! I'm just getting back into photography after way too much focus on the 9-5, so here's a pic of my newest toy. Sadly, it's a case of easy come, easy go - BMC's 56cm is much bigger than any other 56cm I've ridden, so if you're a taller person than me (180cm) and interested...let me know.

For the photo heads among you - shot just after sunset last weekend. 200mm lens at f4, and there's a flash unit just left of frame. Welcome any other comments/constructive criticism etc.

Thanks Mark. It's an absolutely beautiful piece of kit (only four or five in the country), so I wanted to get the shot right and I was pretty happy with the final image. I spent a fair bit of time trawling the net for bike pic tips and tricks, and the best piece of advice was to go for plain or non distracting backgrounds (given how much 'see through' there is on a typical pushie).

My biggest challenge now is to find a new way to prop the bike up that allows me to shoot from a different angle (you might note that both the BMC and Trek are shot the same...meaning I must be hiding something behind that front wheel/back wheel/LHS crank...!)

Whilst we're on the topic of De Rosa... here's my Merak Evolution 2013!

Probably not the greatest photo I could have done but gives you an idea.

Unreal bike. Logged probably just under 1000kms on it in 4 weeks give or take and have to say it just does everything so well. Fast and ultra stiff whilst being comfortable to sit in the saddle for 4+ hours. Not to mention the fact that it descends like crazy and steers like its on rails. I'm sure it does things much like most other higher end frames.

Subjective opinion all the same but very happy with it so far.

Also like the fact that you don't see too many on the roads although that has never been a motivating factor for me. Just gotta decide whether I want to move from Dura-Ace pedals over to Speedplay. Not a necessity but wondering if it might be better.

Black is BADASS - Looks LIKE A BOSS

Thanks pal! Very happy with it. Although frame aesthetics had little do with my purchasing of it what I love most about it is that its understated.

Frankly if I wanted a flashier bike I would have brought a Look 695 or Dogma because they both look unreal IMO.

Admittedly it was out of this and a C59 but I couldn't agree on a price that I was comfortable with so I went this option which was a custom build. All in all I am extremely pleased with my decision.

Only criticism however is to do with the engine! Bahahaha! Nah its purring at the moment. Lol 1200km in January.

Nope, it's the laundry basket. They have special powers in cycling photography.

Bill, I wouldn't rule it out. In researching "how to stand bike up for photo" last week, I came across more than a few wacky suggestions, but the one I liked most (and used quite often, apparently) is to have a friend balance the bike, and then just as you're about to take the photo, jump out of frame. If done correctly, the bike will stand on its own for 1-2 seconds, before crashing to down to the ground. I'm assuming the really well trained folks can balance the bike, jump out of frame and jump back in again before the bike falls down.

timgrainger wrote:Wow, some very, very nice hardware! I'm just getting back into photography after way too much focus on the 9-5, so here's a pic of my newest toy. Sadly, it's a case of easy come, easy go - BMC's 56cm is much bigger than any other 56cm I've ridden, so if you're a taller person than me (180cm) and interested...let me know.

For the photo heads among you - shot just after sunset last weekend. 200mm lens at f4, and there's a flash unit just left of frame. Welcome any other comments/constructive criticism etc.

I'm mainly wondering how the bike is being propped up? Or has the evidence been removed?

visrealm wrote: I'm mainly wondering how the bike is being propped up? Or has the evidence been removed?

Hello visrealm - there's length of plastic tubing that's wedged between the chainstay, crank and pedal on the LHS. On the BMC/CX shot, you can't see it due to the angle the front wheel is rotated, but if you look closely on the shot of the Trek, you'll just see it (in between big chainring and front wheel).

So far, the technique works well, but as you can see, it kinda limits the choices you have for framing/composing the pic!

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